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CHILD IN HOSPITAL WITH MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE

A child is in a serious condition at a Hunter hospital after contracting meningococcal disease.

It’s the first case of the disease for the Hunter New England health region this year.

People should seek immediate medical attention if they develop symptoms such as pain in the legs, cold hands and feet and abnormal skin colour.

Later symptoms may include high fever, headache, neck stiffness and a rash of reddish-purple spots or bruises.

Public health physician Doctor David Durrheim says while meningococcal can be serious, in most cases, early detection and treatment result in a full recovery.

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